SSC CGL 2023: Most Important Topics

The SSC CGL is one of the most popular exams among graduates. It’s a Combined Graduate Level (CGL) i.e., the educational qualification required for the exam is graduate. The exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) hence the name SSC CGL.

Today is the last day of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. At this point, the candidates often start slacking off. Hence, those who want to succeed must take advantage of this period by doubling their preparation. In this post, I am sharing the most important topics from which questions are selected. The next notification, regarding exam dates, admit cards or anything related to the exam will be notified on the blog. So keep your ear to the ground.

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An Overview of the SSC CGL 2023

SSC CGL Exam 2023
Name of the Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Official Website	ssc.nic.in
Name of the Examination	SSC CGL 2023
Mode of Examination	Online
Exam Category	Government
Salary	Basic Salary From 25500 to 47600 depending on the post
Notification Release Date	3rd of April 2023
Online Application Submission Date	From 3rd April to 4th of May 2023
Application Fee	INR 100/-
No of Vacancies	7500 approx.
Admit Card Release Date	30th June 2023
Tier I Exam Date	14 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Tier I Exam Result Date	Yet to be announced
Tier II Exam Notification	Yet to be announced

SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in two stages: Tier I & Tier II. The common pattern of both stages is as follows:

Tier	Question Type	Mode
Tier – I	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based (online)
Tier – II	Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test Tier II will include three sections having two modules each	Computer-Based (online)

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Tier II

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Most Important Topics Subject Wise

Session 1

Section 1: Module 1

Mathematical Abilities Syllabus

• Computation of whole numbers
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Relationships between numbers
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture and Alligation
• Time and distance
• Time & Work
• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• Triangle and its various kinds of centers
• Congruence and similarity of triangles
• Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle,
• Common tangents to two or more circles
• Triangle
• Quadrilaterals
• Regular Polygons
• Right Prism
• Right Circular Cone
• Right Circular Cylinder
• Sphere
• Hemispheres
• Rectangular Parallelepiped
• Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
• Trigonometric ratio
• Degree and Radian Measures
• Standard Identities
• Complementary angles
• Mensuration
• Heights and Distances
• Histogram
• Frequency polygon
• Bar diagram
• Pie chart

Section 1: Module 2

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Reasoning & General Intelligence Syllabus

• Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types.
• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic operations
• Symbolic/Number Analogy
• Trends
• Figural Analogy
• Space Orientation
• Semantic Classification
• Venn Diagrams
• Symbolic/ Number Classification
• Drawing inferences
• Figural Classification
• Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
• Semantic Series
• Figural Pattern folding and completion
• Number Series
• Embedded figures
• Figural Series
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Word Building
• Social Intelligence
• Coding and de-coding
• Numerical operations

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Section 2: Module 1

English Language & Comprehension Syllabus

• Spot the error
• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling/ detecting misspelt words
• Idioms & phrases
• One-word substitution
• Improvement of sentences
• Active/ passive voice of verbs
• Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration
• Shuffling of sentence parts
• Shuffling of sentences in a passage
• Cloze passage
• Comprehension passage

Section 2: Module 2

General Awareness Syllabus

India and its neighbouring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days
Portfolio
People in News

Section 3: Module 1

Computer knowledge

• Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ Output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.
• Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.
• Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
• Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures.

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Session 2

Section 3: Module 2

Data Entry Speed Test

• The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
• Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission.

Paper 2

Statistics

• Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
• Measures of Central Tendency.
• Measures of Dispersion
• Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
• Correlation and Regression
• Probability Theory
• Random Variable and Probability Distributions
• Sampling Theory
• Statistical Inference
• Analysis of Variance
• Time Series Analysis
• Index Numbers

Paper 3

Part A

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

• Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Basic concepts of accounting

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Part B

Economics and Governance

• Comptroller & Auditor General of India
• Finance Commission-Role and functions.
• Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics.
• Theory of Demand and Supply
• Theory of Production and Cost
• Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
• Indian Economy
• Economic Reforms in India
• Money and Banking
• Role of Information Technology in Governance

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